They Fought for Their Motherland
In July 1942, in the Second World War, the rearguard of the Russian army protects the bridgehead of the Don River against the German army while the retreating Russian troops cross the bridge. While they move back to the Russian territory through the countryside, the soldiers show their companionship, sentiments, fears and heroism to defend their motherland.
Top cast
Vasiliy ShukshinPyotr Lopakhin
Vyacheslav Tikhonovpvt. Nikolay Strel'tsov
Sergei Bondarchukpvt. Ivan Zvyagintsev
Georgi Burkovpvt. Alexander Kopytovsky
Yuriy Nikulinpvt. Nekrasov
Ivan Lapikovsergeant Poprischenko
Nikolai Gubenkolieutenant Goloschyokov
Andrei Rostotskycorporal Kochetygov- Nikolay Volkovpvt. Nikiforov
Mykola Shutkocook lisichenko
Evgeniy SamoylovColonel Marchenko
Nonna MordyukovaNatalya Stepanovna
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “They Fought for Their Motherland” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.